Registered Nurse RN Child Adolescent Psych
About the Role
At Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital / Saint Francis Hospital, the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric unit provides inpatient care that is age-appropriate, compassionate, and effective for patients aged 5 to 17 with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Behavioral Health and Mental Health disorders treated include (but are not limited to): Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and AD/HD.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and ongoing evaluations.
- Administer medications and monitor for therapeutic effects and side effects.
- Support de-escalation and crisis intervention using trauma-informed care principles.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and families to implement individualized care plans.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school
- Valid RN license in Connecticut
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- One or more years of Child/Adolescent Psych experience in an acute inpatient setting
- BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
Position Highlights
- Part Time – 24 hrs/Days/8 Hour Shift
- Every other Weekend/Holiday
About the Facility
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital's Behavioral Health Services include a full range of mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for all ages. We have a dedicated, multidisciplinary team approach to developing an individualized plan of care for each patient. We strive to build trust, intimacy, and a healing relationship. The focus is to draw out people's strengths and competencies to assist them with coping more effectively in times of significant challenge or difficulty in their lives.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.